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| equipment:metalshop:expansion2026 [2026/04/10 09:16] – robert.simpson190 | equipment:metalshop:expansion2026 [2026/04/23 18:34] (current) – robert.simpson190 | ||
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| We have decided to split the workshop into 2 parts: | We have decided to split the workshop into 2 parts: | ||
| - | ** Machining | + | ** Machine shop ** (old woodshop): Lathe, Mill, CNC, Pillar Drill etc. |
| - | ** Fabriation | + | ** General metalshop |
| - | The frabrication | + | The general workshop |
| ==== Immediate tasks ==== | ==== Immediate tasks ==== | ||
| * Decide if remaining objects left behind from wood shop move are junk or treasure. Mostly done. Just old workbench and some scrap to dispose of. | * Decide if remaining objects left behind from wood shop move are junk or treasure. Mostly done. Just old workbench and some scrap to dispose of. | ||
| - | * Paint machine room walls. Done. | + | * <del>Paint machine room walls.</ |
| - | * Paint machine room floor. Done. | + | * <del>Paint machine room floor.</ |
| - | * Move CNC into position. Done | + | * <del>Move CNC into position.</ |
| - | * Move lathe into position. | + | * <del>Move lathe into position.</ |
| - | * Move curtain | + | * Decide on how to build partition next to lathe. |
| - | * Investigate if we can use the existing spare extractor for the fabrication area. Install if ok. | + | * Build partition. |
| - | * Remove any junk from frabrication area. | + | * Install curtain in new position. |
| - | * Clean fabrication area walls. Remove rawl plugs & fill. | + | * Make & install shadow boards |
| - | * Paint fabrication area walls | + | * Make list of required handtools |
| - | * Paint fabrication area floor | + | * Investigate if we can use the existing spare extractor for the general/fabrication area. Install if ok. |
| + | * Remove any junk from general/frabrication area. | ||
| + | * Clean general/fabrication area walls. Remove rawl plugs & fill. | ||
| + | * Paint general/fabrication area walls | ||
| + | * Paint general/fabrication area floor | ||
| * Decide on what consumables we should have available | * Decide on what consumables we should have available | ||
| * Update floor plan, including positions for shadow board, hack rack and parts storage | * Update floor plan, including positions for shadow board, hack rack and parts storage | ||
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| * Fire sensors: The metalshop currently has two, and if we keep the strip curtain, it needs to stay somewhere between these sensors. This does give us a little bit of play for moving the strip curtain up or down the room if desired. | * Fire sensors: The metalshop currently has two, and if we keep the strip curtain, it needs to stay somewhere between these sensors. This does give us a little bit of play for moving the strip curtain up or down the room if desired. | ||
| - | * Hotworks only insured for welding and griding. | + | * Hotworks only insured for welding and grinding. |
| * Welding only within an arc-shielded environment. | * Welding only within an arc-shielded environment. | ||
| * Welding and grinding only within a non-flammable environment. Update: Requirements for grinding need to be clarified. Not as strict as for welding. | * Welding and grinding only within a non-flammable environment. Update: Requirements for grinding need to be clarified. Not as strict as for welding. | ||
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| * Lathe positioned with access to feet, 100cm? to the right to allow for maintenance (including removing of thread screw), 50-60cm to the left to allow for access to the gears and for long workpieces, 40-50cm behind to allow access for maintenance. 80cm working area in front. Note: coolant system is below the lathe and its possible future use is still in discussion. | * Lathe positioned with access to feet, 100cm? to the right to allow for maintenance (including removing of thread screw), 50-60cm to the left to allow for access to the gears and for long workpieces, 40-50cm behind to allow access for maintenance. 80cm working area in front. Note: coolant system is below the lathe and its possible future use is still in discussion. | ||
| * We need to ensure there is access to the extractor fan connected to the Laser Cutter. | * We need to ensure there is access to the extractor fan connected to the Laser Cutter. | ||
| + | * Extractor fans can only vent to the rear of the building. No cutting holes in the front. | ||
| + | * Opening between machine shop and general/ | ||
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| * Milling machine e.g. [[https:// | * Milling machine e.g. [[https:// | ||
| * Pillar drill + float-lock vise | * Pillar drill + float-lock vise | ||
| - | * Sheet metal bender | + | * Sheet metal bender |
| * Guillotine (sheet metal cutter) | * Guillotine (sheet metal cutter) | ||
| * Induction heater and/or Electric kiln. Rejected 13-01-2026 due to safety concerns. | * Induction heater and/or Electric kiln. Rejected 13-01-2026 due to safety concerns. | ||
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| * Heavy-duty metal fabrication workbench. | * Heavy-duty metal fabrication workbench. | ||
| * Standing belt sander to use with metal | * Standing belt sander to use with metal | ||
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| + | === Handtools === | ||
| + | * Files | ||
| + | * Tap & dies | ||
| + | * Reamers | ||
| + | * Deburring tool | ||
| + | * Riveter | ||
| + | * Wirelock tool | ||
| + | * Others? (please add here) | ||
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| + | === Consumables === | ||
| + | * Nuts & bolts. Sizes? Head types? Materials? | ||
| + | * Rivets | ||
| + | * Rivnuts | ||
| + | * Locking wire | ||
| === Decisions === | === Decisions === | ||
| - | * The metal CNC will be in the metalshop. RHS of old woodshop. Now in (approximate) position. | + | * The metal CNC will be in the metalshop. RHS of old woodshop. Now in (approximate) position. Done. |
| - | * We will move the lathe into the old woodshop. Probably against LHS wall (looking in from the front), just inside the old woodshop. | + | * We will move the lathe into the old woodshop. Probably against LHS wall (looking in from the front), just inside the old woodshop. Done. |
| * The welding area will stay where it is. (13-01-2026) | * The welding area will stay where it is. (13-01-2026) | ||
| - | * Plan is to split the workshop into 3 areas: | + | * Plan is to split the workshop into 3 areas: |
| === Questions === | === Questions === | ||
| - Grinding. There is a wide range of use-cases to consider. Some may have stricter contraints (ventilation, | - Grinding. There is a wide range of use-cases to consider. Some may have stricter contraints (ventilation, | ||
| * Categories | * Categories | ||
| - | ** Hand tools. Under consideration. | + | ** Hand tools. Under consideration. |
| ** Tool sharpening. TBD | ** Tool sharpening. TBD | ||
| ** ' | ** ' | ||
| - | *(2026-04-09) Current plan is to allow grinding anywhere in the frabrication area, with intensive operations being confined to the welding (aka hotworks) area. | + | *(2026-04-09) Current plan is to allow grinding anywhere in the general/frabrication area, with intensive operations being confined to the welding (aka hotworks) area. |
| - Extraction for Lathe and (proposed) Mill. Intensive operations using cutting oil or coolant may create a lot of fumes. Do we need to plan for an extraction system? | - Extraction for Lathe and (proposed) Mill. Intensive operations using cutting oil or coolant may create a lot of fumes. Do we need to plan for an extraction system? | ||
| * Assume not for now. We want to keep open the possibility of short production runs which might require the use of a coolant system. | * Assume not for now. We want to keep open the possibility of short production runs which might require the use of a coolant system. | ||
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| * Pillar Drill | * Pillar Drill | ||
| - General ' | - General ' | ||
| - | * Level 1: No special requirements. Assumes no fire or fume hazards. | + | * Level 1: No special requirements. Assumes no fire or fume hazards. |
| - | * Level 2: Keep away from flamable liquids and materials. Operations that generate occasional sparks. e.g. drilling, hand-filing. | + | * Level 2: Keep away from flamable liquids and materials. Operations that generate occasional sparks. e.g. drilling, hand-filing. |
| - | * Level 3: Needs extraction. E.g. general grinding, use of coolant on the lathe. | + | * Level 3: Needs extraction. E.g. general grinding, use of coolant on the lathe. Plan is to install the existing extractor so these operations can be done in the general area within reach of the extractor. |
| - | * Level 4: Needs to be enclosed. Hotworks e.g. intense grinding. Any (fully) enclosed space will need its own fire sensor. | + | * Level 4: Needs to be enclosed. Hotworks e.g. intense grinding. Any (fully) enclosed space will need its own fire sensor. |
| * Level 5: Needs to be next to the shutter. Currently only welding is in this cateogry. | * Level 5: Needs to be next to the shutter. Currently only welding is in this cateogry. | ||
| - | - Curtain. | + | - Curtain. |
| - | - Smaller machines. There appears to be interest in supplementing full-size machines with smaller benchtop machines for model-making etc. A small lathe and mill has been suggested. Do we have support for this approach? | + | - Smaller machines. There appears to be interest in supplementing full-size machines with smaller benchtop machines for model-making etc. A small lathe and mill has been suggested. Do we have support for this approach? |
| + | - Workbenches. These will be in the middle of the machine shop and the general fabrication area. What size do we want? We will have limited space, particularly in the machine shop if we opt for the larger machines. So the current plan is to have 3 small workbenches 80cm square fabricated from square section steel, with holes so that we can bolt them together to form a larger surface area. | ||
| + | - Parition wall. We want to build a partition wall in place of the curtain between the lathe and the general/ | ||
| === Floorplan === | === Floorplan === | ||
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| - Move the welding area to the far end of the old woodshop, making use of the extractor. [[https:// | - Move the welding area to the far end of the old woodshop, making use of the extractor. [[https:// | ||
| * Rejected for welding. Still a possibility for some types of grinding. | * Rejected for welding. Still a possibility for some types of grinding. | ||
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